All the scammers on upwork...

[Fishapis]

Hello,

I'm seeking information regarding how freelancers manipulate their statistics on Upwork. I recently fell victim to a scam by a freelancer who had a profile claiming to have earned 1.5 million dollars and received numerous 5-star reviews. However, after a six-month engagement, during which it was evident that this person was always struggling financially and even a thousand dollars was a significant amount for them, I find it highly unlikely that they actually earned 2 million dollars through Upwork. Interestingly, this freelancer has over 600 open jobs and even accepts low-paying projects of around 50 USD alongside our 20,000 USD project.

Any insights into how freelancers might inflate their stats on Upwork would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Crawlerry]

I suppose they maintain multiple accounts and make purchases from the primary one, after which they leave positive reviews.

 

[Runninger]

I suppose they maintain multiple accounts and make purchases from the primary one, after which they leave positive reviews.

It appears to be the most favorable situation for them.

 

[Carpords]

How did you end up falling for a scam?

 

[Pellico]

Upwork may not be the ideal platform for hiring people; it would be wiser to explore options like PPH or similar alternatives with a smaller pool of candidates.

 

[Certhw]

Websites dedicated solely to freelancing are terrible. I've fallen victim to scams multiple times on such platforms while dealing with projects worth $xxx.

As a buyer, you can never be certain about the quality you'll receive. As a seller, the competition is so intense that it's hardly worth the effort to work for someone on those platforms.

I've experienced both sides of the situation.

Moreover, Upwork, in particular, is notorious for its exorbitant fees as a middleman.

On the other hand, the BHW marketplace offers more than just a "job-only" approach. It provides genuine reviews from real people, and all you need to do is ask.

If you were seeking better results, you might have had better luck asking here rather than using those freelancing sites.

 

[Forlifect]

The emphasis on Upwork seems to be more on quantity rather than quality. It wouldn't be astonishing if certain "clever" people have managed to exploit the system, causing harm to unsuspecting clients.

 

[SummersBase]

We must exercise caution as there are numerous scammers present in all places.